Brussels sits in central Belgium, forming its own Brussels-Capital Region between Flanders to the north and Wallonia to the south. It lies roughly between Antwerp to the north and Charleroi to the south, with Leuven just to the east.
Location Map of Brussels, Belgium
About Map: The map showing location of Brussels in Belgium.
Where is Brussels Located?
Brussels sits in central Belgium, forming its own Brussels-Capital Region between Flanders to the north and Wallonia to the south. It lies roughly between Antwerp to the north and Charleroi to the south, with Leuven just to the east.
The city-region covers about 162.4 square kilometers (62.7 square miles) and has a population of around 1,220,000 residents. Population: 1,220,000 (Census 2023).
Brussels blends historic landmarks with its role as a European political hub, giving it a lively, international feel. Key attractions include Grand Place, Atomium, Manneken Pis, Royal Palace of Brussels, Cinquantenaire Park, and the European Quarter.
Brussels Facts
| Country | Belgium |
| Province/State | N/A |
| County | N/A |
| Settlement Type | Capital Region |
| Region | Brussels-Capital Region |
| Population | 1,220,000 (2023) |
| Area | 162.4 sq km |
| Time Zone | CET |
| Postal Code | 1000–1210 |
| Dialing Code | +32 |
| Major Roads | E40, E19, R0 |
| Nearest Airport | Brussels Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | Antwerp, Ghent |
| Famous For | EU institutions, chocolate |
| Main Attractions | Grand Place, Atomium |
| Transport | Metro, rail, bus, tram |
| Official Language | French, Dutch |
| Currency | Euro |
Distance from Brussels to Major Cities in Belgium
- Brussels to Antwerp - 27 mi (44 km)
- Brussels to Ghent - 31 mi (50 km)
- Brussels to Bruges - 62 mi (100 km)
- Brussels to Leuven - 16 mi (26 km)
- Brussels to Mechelen - 16 mi (26 km)
- Brussels to Aalst - 16 mi (26 km)
- Brussels to Dendermonde - 19 mi (30 km)
- Brussels to Sint-Niklaas - 31 mi (50 km)
- Brussels to Kortrijk - 56 mi (90 km)
- Brussels to Ostend - 75 mi (120 km)
- Brussels to Hasselt - 47 mi (75 km)
- Brussels to Genk - 53 mi (85 km)
- Brussels to Namur - 37 mi (60 km)
- Brussels to Liège - 62 mi (100 km)
- Brussels to Charleroi - 37 mi (60 km)
- Brussels to Mons - 44 mi (70 km)
- Brussels to Tournai - 56 mi (90 km)
- Brussels to Turnhout - 44 mi (70 km)
Location Map of Belgium Cities
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